Discover South Dakota’s most popular baby names of 2024—Amelia leads the girls (47), while Liam and Oliver share the boys’ top spot (52 each).
Girls highlights: Amelia is No. 1, with Charlotte and Lainey tied at No. 2 (45 each). Harper follows at No. 3, then Olivia (No. 4) and Emma (No. 5). Violet posts the biggest jump (+12) to reach No. 8 alongside Ellie, while Eleanor climbs (+5) and Nora slips three places.
Boys highlights: Liam and Oliver tie for No. 1 (52 each), with Henry close behind at No. 2. Theodore edges up to No. 3 (+1), Asher rockets to No. 4 (+13), and Brooks surges to No. 5 (+11). Jack, Noah, and William share No. 6, while Hudson rounds out the list at No. 7 (-4).
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Liam | 52 |
| 1 | - | Oliver | 52 |
| 2 | - | Henry | 51 |
| 3 | 1 | Theodore | 42 |
| 4 | 13 | Asher | 41 |
| 5 | 11 | Brooks | 37 |
| 6 | 5 | Jack | 36 |
| 6 | 5 | Noah | 36 |
| 6 | 1 | William | 36 |
| 7 | -4 | Hudson | 35 |
| Popularity Rank* | Change | Name | Babies in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Amelia | 47 |
| 2 | - | Charlotte | 45 |
| 2 | 5 | Lainey | 45 |
| 3 | 5 | Harper | 43 |
| 4 | 2 | Olivia | 38 |
| 5 | 3 | Emma | 36 |
| 6 | -3 | Nora | 34 |
| 7 | 5 | Eleanor | 33 |
| 8 | 3 | Ellie | 32 |
| 8 | 12 | Violet | 32 |